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Ashnikko shares electric new single ‘Cheerleader’ - www.nme.com - USA
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28.07.2023

Ashnikko shares electric new single ‘Cheerleader’

Ashnikko has released ‘Cheerleader’, the latest single from her upcoming album. Check it out below.The new single is the latest to be taken from the American singer, rapper and songwriter’s upcoming studio album, ‘WEEDKILLER’, which is set for release next month.

Drake’s OVO Sound Partners With Santa Anna Label Group - variety.com - Santa - Jordan - county Todd - county Lee
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23.01.2024

Drake’s OVO Sound Partners With Santa Anna Label Group

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Drake is looking to expand the purview of his OVO Sound imprint with the announcement of a partnership with Todd Moscowitz’s Santa Anna Label Group. OVO Sound, which Drake oversees alongside Noah “40” Shebib, Oliver El-Khatib and Mr.

Ghetts teams up with Skrapz on cheeky new single ‘Twin Sisters’ - www.nme.com - Britain - South Africa - Netherlands - city Sanelly
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21.12.2023

Ghetts teams up with Skrapz on cheeky new single ‘Twin Sisters’

Ghetts has teamed up with London rapper Skrapz on his latest single ‘Twin Sisters’ from his forthcoming LP ‘On Purpose, With Purpose‘.Produced by frequent Ghetts-collaborator TenBillion Dreams, the track opens up with a cheeky and explicit verse with the rapper saying: “One night I stayed round / Now I know my way round / Used to wonder what the pillow saw when you’re faced down / I’ve been fucking twin sisters / they don’t make the same sound”.The song also comes with a head-spinning visual by Dutch director Geerten Harmens (A$AP Rocky, Lil Wayne, Gunna). The video sees Ghetts sitting on an invisible chair in a puffer jacket in a white room.It features trippy camera movements as the rapper walks around and is surrounded by other things, such as a couple dressed in what appears to be Victorian garb, a butler holding a plate of spaghetti bolognese and more.‘Twin Sisters’ follows Ghetts’ previous release, ‘Laps’ featuring the South African singer Moonchild Sanelly, which marked his first new single in two years.

Listen to Ghetts’ new single ‘Laps’ featuring Moonchild Sanelly - www.nme.com - Britain - London - Manchester - South Africa - Birmingham - city Sanelly
nme.com
25.10.2023

Listen to Ghetts’ new single ‘Laps’ featuring Moonchild Sanelly

Ghetts has shared his first single in two years, ‘Laps’ – featuring South African singer Moonchild Sanelly.Earlier this month, the east Londoner announced his fourth studio album, ‘On Purpose With Purpose’, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2021 album ‘Conflict Of Interest’. Now, he has shared the opening track to his upcoming LP.‘Laps’ was produced by TenBillion Dreams and has the same ominous sound as much of the MOBO winner’s previous work.

Ghetts announces new album ‘On Purpose, With Purpose’ - www.nme.com - Britain - London
nme.com
16.10.2023

Ghetts announces new album ‘On Purpose, With Purpose’

Ghetts has announced details of his fourth album ‘On Purpose, With Purpose’.The album serves as a follow-up to his 2021 major label debut ‘Conflict Of Interest‘, which featured Wretch 32, Skepta, Stormzy and more. His third album went on to be nominated for a Mercury Prize, an NME award for Best British Album and a BRIT award for Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime.Today (October 16), Ghetts teased his new album via an Instagram video, captioned: “ON PURPOSE WITH PURPOSE.

Zach Bryan Earns First No. 1 on Albums and Songs Charts With Self-Titled Release - variety.com - USA - Oklahoma
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05.09.2023

Zach Bryan Earns First No. 1 on Albums and Songs Charts With Self-Titled Release

Thania Garcia Zach Bryan’s self-titled album, his sophomore released under Warner Records, has become the Oklahoma-bred singer-songwriter’s first No. 1 album. Bordering country, rock and Americana folk, “Zach Bryan” ends Travis Scott’s consecutive four-week reign with “Utopia,” and is also the first rock set to appear at the top of the charts in over a year.

Prince Estate Relaunches Deluxe Reissue Campaign With Massive 7-CD ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ Set - variety.com - Minneapolis
variety.com
24.08.2023

Prince Estate Relaunches Deluxe Reissue Campaign With Massive 7-CD ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ Set

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music After a three-year delay while legal matters were sorted out, the Prince estate is relaunching the reissue campaign of the late artist’s sprawling catalog with one of his biggest-selling albums, 1991’s “Diamonds and Pearls.” With singles like “Cream,” “Gett Off” and the title track, the album returned Prince to the top of the charts and was his final blockbuster release. On October 27, Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Records, will reissue “Diamonds And Pearls” in a giant 7CD/12-LP set (also available in 2-CD and 1-CD versions), with 47 previously unreleased tracks, as well as a previously unreleased two hours of video concert performances from Prince’s much-vaunted vault.

Zach Bryan Reveals Kacey Musgraves and Lumineers Make Featured Appearances on Imminent 16-Track Album - variety.com - USA
variety.com
18.08.2023

Zach Bryan Reveals Kacey Musgraves and Lumineers Make Featured Appearances on Imminent 16-Track Album

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Zach Bryan’s upcoming self-titled album, due out Sept. 25, looks to be shorter than his 2022 blockbuster breakout “American Heartbreak” — it will be a manageable 16 tracks, compared to the previous release’s juggernaut 24.

Omar Apollo, Brandy Clark, Coco Jones Perform at First T.J. Martell Foundation Gala Since 2019; Event Raises $1.3 Million for Cancer Research - variety.com - New York
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16.06.2023

Omar Apollo, Brandy Clark, Coco Jones Perform at First T.J. Martell Foundation Gala Since 2019; Event Raises $1.3 Million for Cancer Research

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Omar Apollo, Brandy Clark and Coco Jones performed and three people were honored Tuesday night at the first T.J. Martell Foundation since 2019, which raised more than $1.3 million for cancer research. The honorees included Warner Records Co-Chairman and COO Tom Corson, who received the Lifetime Music Industry Award; Def Jam Chief Creative Officer and executive VP Archie Davis, who received the Rising Music Superstar Award; Grammy Award-winning and Tony-nominated songwriter/producer Shane McAnally, who received the Spirit of Music Award. The event was hosted by Gala Co-Chairs and Board Chairman John Esposito, Tunji Balogun, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Robert Carlton, Steve Gawley, Laura Swanson and Julie Swidler.

Kelly Rowland, Omarion, Latto and NLE Choppa to Guest Star in Final Season of ‘grown-ish’ - variety.com - Texas - Kenya - county Bell
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06.06.2023

Kelly Rowland, Omarion, Latto and NLE Choppa to Guest Star in Final Season of ‘grown-ish’

BreAnna Bell In its upcoming sixth and final season, “grown-ish” has added musical talents Kelly Rowland, Omarion, Latto, and NLE Choppa as guest stars. The news was announced on Saturday at ATX TV Festival in Austin, TX. Kelly Rowland will portray Edie, a tenured professor who serves as the head of the psychology department at Cal U. Latto will portray Sloane, a wine rep who counts Doug as a client. Omarion will portray himself. NLE Choppa will portray himself. They join previously announced guest stars Lil Yachty, and Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals. Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson, Diggy Simmons, Daniella Perkins, Justine Skye, Tara Raani and Yara Shahidi star in the comedy, which will air its 100th episode with its last season.

FIFTY FIFTY break a BLACKPINK record on the Billboard Hot 100 - www.nme.com - USA - Mexico
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24.05.2023

FIFTY FIFTY break a BLACKPINK record on the Billboard Hot 100

FIFTY FIFTY have broken a record set by BLACKPINK on the Billboard Hot 100 with their viral hit ‘Cupid’.According to the latest Billboard Hot 100 data, for the week of May 27, FIFTY FIFTY are spending their ninth week on the chart with their viral hit song ‘Cupid’. Notably, it is also the song’s third straight week in the Top 20, charting at Number 18 this week.With this, the quartet have broken the record for the longest-charting song by a K-pop girl group on the Billboard Hot 100.

Music Industry Moves: T.J. Martell Foundation to Honor Tom Corson, Archie Davis and Shane McAnally at New York Gala - variety.com - New York - New York - county Cooper
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16.05.2023

Music Industry Moves: T.J. Martell Foundation to Honor Tom Corson, Archie Davis and Shane McAnally at New York Gala

Thania Garcia The T.J. Martell Foundation will be honoring three music industry veterans for its 45th annual New York Honors Gala, which returns to the City for the first time since 2019 on June 13. This year’s honorees include Warner Records Co-Chairman and COO Tom Corson, who will receive the Lifetime Music Industry Award; Chief Creative Officer and executive VP at Def Jam Recordings Archie Davis, recipient of the Rising Music Superstar Award; and Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Shane McAnally, who will receive the Spirit of Music Award. Gala Co-Chairs and Board Chairman John Esposito, Tunji Balogun, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Robert Carlton, Steve Gawley, Laura Swanson and Julie Swidler, will be hosts for the evening. Filmmaker Ryan Coogler, R&B star Coco Jones, and singer-songwriter Brandy Clark will provide entertainment.

The Little K-Pop Song That Could: How FIFTY FIFTY’s ‘Cupid’ Became a Global Sensation - variety.com - Britain
variety.com
08.05.2023

The Little K-Pop Song That Could: How FIFTY FIFTY’s ‘Cupid’ Became a Global Sensation

Mike Wass “Cupid” by Fifty Fifty (stylized as FIFTY FIFTY) has become the little K-pop song that could. Released by independent label Attrakt (stylized as ATTRAKT), the irresistibly bouncy lament on modern love has grown into a crossover phenomenon on the back of organic social media virality, clever marketing and a “Twin Version” in English. So far, “Cupid” has peaked at No. 4 on Spotify’s Global 200 and on YouTube’s Global Top Songs chart, and No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. And that’s before Warner Records, who recently picked up the banger for North America, takes it to radio. So where did Fifty Fifty and their seemingly unstoppable hit come from? In order to compete with major power players like HYBE and YG Entertainment, Attrakt — under the guidance of K-pop svengali Sung-Il Ahn (known as SIAHN) — tore up the rulebook. Realizing they lacked the financial resources and corporate infrastructure of their competitors, the indie label opted for innovation. 

Music Industry Moves: UMe Promotes Tim Plumley to VP of Media and Artist Relations - variety.com - Santa Monica
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01.05.2023

Music Industry Moves: UMe Promotes Tim Plumley to VP of Media and Artist Relations

Thania Garcia UMe, the catalog division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Tim Plumley to vice president of media and artist relations. He is based in the company’s Santa Monica headquarters and reports to the executive VP of media and artist relations, Sujata Murthy. “Tim is a key member of my communications team, where he continues to develop innovative new ways to promote our artists and their projects across a wide range of media outlets,” Murthy said. “Tim not only has the trust and respect of our executives and members of the press, but crucially he is viewed as a true partner by our artists and their management teams.” His roster at Ume includes the Band/Robbie Robertson, the Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Zappa, George Harrison, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, John Coltrane, John Lennon, Louis Armstrong, Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones and others.

FIFTY FIFTY partner with Warner Records, tease “more great music” - www.nme.com - Britain - USA
nme.com
26.04.2023

FIFTY FIFTY partner with Warner Records, tease “more great music”

FIFTY FIFTY have signed a new partnership with American label Warner Records.The new partnership comes shortly after FIFTY FIFTY went viral on TikTok with their sophomore single ‘Cupid’. The English version of the song, also known as the ‘Twin Ver.’, has since peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.“We are grateful to Warner Records for the opportunity to discuss innovative ways to bring FIFTY FIFTY to the forefront of the music industry,” said Sung-il Ahn, co-CEO of FIFTY FIFTY’s label ATTRAKT, per Billboard.“We are thrilled to find that our thoughts and visions align with an artist-centered approach, and we are eager to explore potential avenues for success together,” he added.Meanwhile, Warner Records’ COO Tom Corson and CEO Aaron Bay-schuk said: “We are thrilled to partner with FIFTY FIFTY to amplify their global smash single ‘Cupid’ and we know there is much more to come.”The duo, who are also co-chairmen of the American record label, added that the Warner Records team are “excited to create additional opportunities for this powerhouse K-pop girl group”.In a statement, FIFTY FIFTY said that they are “honoured to be working with Warner Records, and we are excited to see what the future holds for us.

Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards shares update on new solo music - www.nme.com - Britain - city Columbia - county Edwards
nme.com
31.03.2023

Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards shares update on new solo music

Little Mix‘s Perrie Edwards has announced that she is working on new solo music, but has “no deadline” set on when it’ll be released.Edwards was a part of the multi-platinum award-winning girl group, who are currently “taking a break” since last year.Prior to Little Mix’s hiatus, Jesy Nelson left the group and embarked on her own solo career, releasing the Nicki Minaj-assisted ‘Boyz’ that sparked some online controversy.The remaining girls – Leigh-Ann Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall – have all done a solo project. Pinnock was a protagonist in the Christmas movie Boxing Day and has since signed to Warner Records.

Brandy Clark on Enlisting Brandi Carlile as Producer for New Album: ‘I Think It Took Another Artist to Pull This Out of Me’ - variety.com - county Clark - state Washington
variety.com
25.03.2023

Brandy Clark on Enlisting Brandi Carlile as Producer for New Album: ‘I Think It Took Another Artist to Pull This Out of Me’

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Your eyes have deceived you if you ever took too quick a look at a passing reference to one of the great singer-songwriters of our day and mistook Brandy Clark for Brandi Carlile or vice versa. But those same eyes will not be seeing double if, in the very near future, you end up seeing both those names in close conjunction, a lot. Clark recently completed her fourth album — a self-titled one — for Warner Records, and the just-announced May 19 release is produced by possibly her biggest fan: Carlile. Their occasionally confused monograms are among the least of the things the two have in common, since both have enjoyed years of mutual acclaim among music fans who are partial to top-flight Americana or country sounds, or simply the classic singer-songwriter style. Beyond that, there are even more borderline-spooky commonalities that make it seem like they were both born under a good sign. “We’re both from Washington State; we’re both gay — we have a lot in common,” says Clark, picking out some of the obvious shared bio points. “And then a lot not in common. But Brandi is amazing, is how much she wants to prop other artists up. It’s a pretty big, generous gift.”

Music Industry Moves: Amazon Music Chief Steve Boom to Receive UJA’s Music Visionary of the Year Award - variety.com - New York - Nashville
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01.03.2023

Music Industry Moves: Amazon Music Chief Steve Boom to Receive UJA’s Music Visionary of the Year Award

Steve Boom — who, as MusiCares chair, also played a huge role in the organization’s distribution of more than $25 million in pandemic relief to the music community — will be honored as the UJA’s Music Visionary of the Year with a luncheon on June 7 at New York’s Ziegfield Ballroom. He will be saluted for his professional and philanthropic leadership, and the UJA will amplify its substantial efforts in confronting antisemitism and helping those in need. Previous recipients have included SiriusXM’s Scott Greenstein, Sony Music Group CEO Rob Stringer, Republic Records co-founders Avery and Monte Lipman, iHeartMedia chief Bob Pittman, Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, Warner Records co-chairman and COO Tom Corson and Atlantic Records co-chairman and COO Julie Greenwald.

Mike Shinoda tells the story of finding “Lost,” a forgotten Linkin Park track, on The FADER Interview - www.thefader.com
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14.02.2023

Mike Shinoda tells the story of finding “Lost,” a forgotten Linkin Park track, on The FADER Interview

Mike Shinoda is this week’s guest on The FADER Interview podcast. The Linkin Park co-frontman joined The FADER’s Editorial Director Alex Robert Ross to discuss the making of the band’s 2003 sophomore album, Meteora, in advance of its 20th-anniversary reissue on April 7 via Warner Records.

Mariah Carey Arrives Fashionably Late, Mickey Guyton Joins Metallica and Rosalía Blushes Over Birthday Surprise at Global Citizen Festival - variety.com - Spain - Italy - Jersey - New York - New Jersey
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26.09.2022

Mariah Carey Arrives Fashionably Late, Mickey Guyton Joins Metallica and Rosalía Blushes Over Birthday Surprise at Global Citizen Festival

Global Citizen provided, much like the city that hosted it, a melting pot of artists from as far away as Spain (Rosalia) and Italy (Maneskin) and as local as New Jersey natives, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers, and Long Island’s own Mariah Carey. The crowds were out in force in Central Park, staying late to catch headliner Metallica. It helped that the weather cooperated and made for smooth entry and exit for the tens of thousands in attendance. Backstage, a who’s who of the music industry gathered, including Guy Oseary, Universal Music Group’s Michele Anthony, Arista Records chairman David Massey, Brooklyn Bowl owner Peter Shapiro, agent Marsha Vlasic, Warner Records’ Eric Wong and Karen Kwak and L.A. Reid, currently working with Carey as executive producer of her next album.

Warner Music Reveals Incoming CEO Robert Kyncl’s Compensation - variety.com - New York - Los Angeles
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25.09.2022

Warner Music Reveals Incoming CEO Robert Kyncl’s Compensation

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Days after top YouTube exec Robert Kyncl was named as the next CEO of Warner Music Group, the company revealed in an SEC filing that he will earn approximately $15 million in his first year on the job, depending on performance targets. When Kyncl’s name was first mentioned as a potential successor to outgoing CEO Stephen Cooper, who leaves after 11 years in the role, many wondered whether the job would be sufficiently appealing for the executive who led Netflix from DVDs to streaming and has been YouTube’s business chief for much of his 12 years at the company. However, the SEC filing makes clear that the job is financially appealing: He will receive a base salary of $2 million, a target performance-based bonus of $3 million and an annual grant of performance share units with an aggregate, pre-tax value of $10 million.

Freddie Gibbs drops James Blake-produced “Dark Hearted” - www.thefader.com
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23.09.2022

Freddie Gibbs drops James Blake-produced “Dark Hearted”

Later this month Freddie Gibbs will release new album $oul $old $eparately. He has already previewed the album via Moneybagg Yo collaboration "Too Much" as well as freestyling over an Amerie beat for Funkmaster Flex on Hot 97.

Red Hot Chili Peppers pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen with emotive new single ‘Eddie’ - www.nme.com - Chad
nme.com
23.09.2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen with emotive new single ‘Eddie’

Red Hot Chili Peppers have released the second preview of their forthcoming 13th album, ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ – an emotive rocker dedicated to the late, great Eddie Van Halen, simply titled ‘Eddie’.In a press release, frontman Anthony Kiedis explained the story behind the tribute: “Sometimes we don’t realize how deeply affected and connected we are to artists until the day they die. Eddie Van Halen was a one of a kind. “The day after his death Flea came into rehearsal with an emotional bassline.

Robert Kyncl Named CEO of Warner Music Group - variety.com
variety.com
21.09.2022

Robert Kyncl Named CEO of Warner Music Group

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor After a fast courtship, outgoing YouTube head of business Robert Kyncl has been named CEO of Warner Music Group and will replace Steve Cooper when he steps down next year.  According to the announcement, Kyncl and Cooper will serve as co-CEOs for the month of January 2023. As of February 1, 2023, Kyncl will become sole CEO of WMG and assume Cooper’s board seat on WMG’s Board of Directors. Kyncl brings strong music-industry experience to the job: YouTube is both the world’s largest video-streaming platform and the largest music-streaming platform, and he played a huge role in its negotiations with labels and publishers and generally received high marks (remarkably, considering the often-contentious relations between the two sides). He’s also pioneering force in the streaming business: Before he was chief business officer of YouTube, he led Netflix from DVDs to digital.

From ‘Supalonely’ to ‘Landslide’: Gus Dapperton Signs With Warner Records, Releases Fleetwood Mac Cover (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com
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24.08.2022

From ‘Supalonely’ to ‘Landslide’: Gus Dapperton Signs With Warner Records, Releases Fleetwood Mac Cover (EXCLUSIVE)

Mike Wass Pop upstart Gus Dapperton has signed with Warner Records. The Brooklynite, 25, moves up to the majors after independently releasing a series of buzzy albums and EPs as well as landing a star-making feature on BENEE’s “Supalonely.” Dapperton celebrates the news by unveiling a synth-pop cover of Fleetwood Mac’s seminal “Landslide,” which showcases his vocal range, heartfelt delivery, and off-kilter approach to pop.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Receive Global Icon Award and Perform at 2022 MTV VMAs - variety.com - New Jersey - Chad
variety.com
19.08.2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Receive Global Icon Award and Perform at 2022 MTV VMAs

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 MTV VMAs, which air Sunday, August 28 at 8. p.m.

Listen to Red Hot Chili Peppers trippy new song, ‘Tippa My Tongue’ - www.nme.com
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19.08.2022

Listen to Red Hot Chili Peppers trippy new song, ‘Tippa My Tongue’

Red Hot Chili Peppers have today (August 19) shared a trippy new single called ‘Tippa My Tongue’ – check it out below.The track, which leans into fuck and rock, is the first taster of their upcoming new album. Last month (July 24), the band surprised fans by announcing that they would be releasing a new album this October. The album, which has once again been produced by Rick Rubin, is called ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ and will arrive on October 14 via Warner Records. You can pre-order the album here.Earlier this year, the band told NME they had a “loose plan” to release another new album in the immediate future, just months after their last, ‘Unlimited Love‘.

David Crosby says he’s ‘too old’ to tour again - nypost.com - USA - Sweden - Ohio - Santa Barbara
nypost.com
03.08.2022

David Crosby says he’s ‘too old’ to tour again

responded.In February, Crosby performed live for the first time since 2019 after he surprised fans at the end of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s set in Santa Barbara, Calif.Crosby, much to the delight of eager fans, performed the hit 1970 track “Ohio” with vocal help from Shawn Colvin.“Was soooooooooo goooood to play with people who love it,” Crosby tweeted after the gig.I think I’m too old to tour any more ….sadly https://t.co/1y6dFscymL“Haven’t played live for a long time … Jason and that band swing so hard … then he is just sitting there alone singing ‘Cover Me Up’ and we’re crying.”It comes as Crosby rejoined Spotify last month after a five-month protest of controversial podcaster Joe Rogan.The folk rocker pulled his library of songs off of the streaming platform in solidarity with ex-band member Neil Young.Young, the Canadian-American grunge rocker, removed his catalog from Spotify earlier this year after the Sweden-based streaming company refused his demand to fire Rogan over alleged “disinformation” related to COVID-19 vaccines.“They can have Rogan or Young.

Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil details of surprise new album, ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ - www.nme.com
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24.07.2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil details of surprise new album, ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’

Red Hot Chilli Peppers have today (July 24) surprised fans by announcing details of a new studio album.The album, which has once again been produced by Rick Rubin, is called ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ and will arrive on October 14 via Warner Records. You can pre-order the album here.Earlier this year, the band told NME they had a “loose plan” to release another new album in the immediate future, just months after their last, ‘Unlimited Love‘. “We’re gonna put out music by the handful – literally,” singer Anthony Kiedis said.

Viral Revivals: From Kate Bush to Tom Odell, Inside the Business of Oldies as New Hit Songs - variety.com - Ukraine - Russia
variety.com
15.07.2022

Viral Revivals: From Kate Bush to Tom Odell, Inside the Business of Oldies as New Hit Songs

Mike Wass What’s old is new again. Take Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill.” Resurrected by “Stranger Things” and overnight virality on social media, the synth-pop anthem is a chart phenomenon (No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the week ending June 30) 37 years after it was first released in 1985.While revivals of that magnitude are rare, release dates have been obsolete on TikTok for years.

Neil Young to immortalise 2019 tour on ‘Noise & Flowers’ live album and film - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Ireland - Germany - county Young - Netherlands - Belgium - Denmark
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25.06.2022

Neil Young to immortalise 2019 tour on ‘Noise & Flowers’ live album and film

Neil Young has announced his plans to release ‘Noise & Flowers’, a live album and film compiled from material recorded during his most recent tour of Europe and the UK.Young embarked on the nine-date run with Promise Of The Real as his backing band, taking in four shows in Germany – as well as one each in Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, England and Ireland – across July of 2019. The album and film will feature recordings from all of the shows; the CD and two-disc vinyl release will sport 14 tracks, but it’s unclear if the film (which was co-directed by Bernard Shakey and DH Lovelife) contains the same content.Both iterations of the release will land on August 5 via Warner Records, with pre-orders available here.

Muse to replace Foo Fighters at Aftershock Festival - www.nme.com - California
nme.com
27.05.2022

Muse to replace Foo Fighters at Aftershock Festival

Muse are set to replace Foo Fighters at this year’s Aftershock Festival.The change to the line-up follows on from news that Foo Fighters cancelled all their live commitments following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.“It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins,” the band said back in March.Aftershock will take place at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California from October 6-9.Muse frontman Matt Bellamy said in a statement: “It’s been too long and we can’t wait to come back to Northern California and headline Aftershock on Sunday, October 9th in Sacramento.”Joining Muse are My Chemical Romance, Slipknot, KISS, Bring Me The Horizon, Papa Roach, Judas Priest, Lamb Of God, Evanescence, A Day To Remember and Stone Temple Pilots.In other Muse news, Bellamy said in a new interview that the band’s forthcoming new album ‘Will Of The People’ is going to be “a greatest hits album – of new songs”.The Teignmouth trio, who returned to action in January with the track ‘Won’t Stand Down’, will release their ninth studio LP on August 26 via Warner Records.Speaking to The Big Issue, Bellamy explained: “We were reaching that point where there was talk about maybe doing a greatest hits album, and we weren’t really in favour of doing that. So it’s almost like we’ve made a record that is a greatest hits album – of new songs.“That means this album might have a metal track on it – and it’s like, the best metal track we’ve ever done.

Matt Bellamy says Muse’s ‘Will Of The People’ is “a greatest hits album – of new songs” - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
16.05.2022

Matt Bellamy says Muse’s ‘Will Of The People’ is “a greatest hits album – of new songs”

Muse‘s forthcoming new album ‘Will Of The People’ is “a greatest hits album – of new songs”.The Teignmouth trio, who returned to action in January with the track ‘Won’t Stand Down’, will release their ninth studio LP on August 26 via Warner Records.Speaking to The Big Issue, Muse frontman Bellamy explained how ‘Will Of The People’ was written partly in response to their record label, who wanted the band to release a ‘best of’ compilation.“We were reaching that point where there was talk about maybe doing a greatest hits album, and we weren’t really in favour of doing that,” Bellamy said. “So it’s almost like we’ve made a record that is a greatest hits album – of new songs.“That means this album might have a metal track on it – and it’s like, the best metal track we’ve ever done.

Muse lead line-up for Mallorca Live Festival 2022 - www.nme.com - Spain
nme.com
03.05.2022

Muse lead line-up for Mallorca Live Festival 2022

Muse are among the leading names on the line-up for Mallorca Live Festival 2022.Held at the Old Aquapark in the Calvià region of the Balearic island, this year’s event – which will be Mallorca Live’s fifth anniversary edition – will take place from June 24-26.Muse will headline the final night (June 26) of this year’s Mallorca Live, joining Christina Aguilera (June 25) and Spanish rapper C. Tangana (June 24) at the top of the bill.Elsewhere, the likes of Justice, Franz Ferdinand, Editors, Supergrass, Temples, Metronomy, The Blessed Madonna and Peggy Gou will also perform across the weekend.A post shared by MALLORCA LIVE FESTIVAL (@mallorcalivefes)“After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of a summer concert series, the festival returns to its traditional 3-day format and is ready to offer its most international edition,” a press release adds.“Mallorca Live Festival stays true to its eclecticism and is committed to bringing together the most relevant artists of the moment, alternating genres and origins, both Spanish and international, and continuing to bet on the local Majorcan music scene.”Tickets for Mallorca Live Festival 2022 are on sale now, and you can find those and more information about this year’s event here.

Muse announce details of two London fundraising gigs - www.nme.com - Britain - Ukraine - Afghanistan - Yemen
nme.com
28.03.2022

Muse announce details of two London fundraising gigs

Muse have announced details of two intimate London shows raising money for charity – see all the details and how you can get tickets below.The band are set to release new album ‘Will Of The People’ on August 26 via Warner Records, and shared its first single ‘Compliance’ earlier this month.On May 9 and 10, they’ll play the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, with the shows raising money for a number of charities.At the first show, the band will support War Child and Médecins Sans Frontières’ relief efforts in Ukraine, while the second show will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Big Issue. Support at both dates comes from Razorlight.“We’re honoured to be able to play these shows over two nights for three outstanding organisations,” Muse said in a statement.

Here’s Metallica’s ‘Master Of Puppets’ in the style of Muse - www.nme.com
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27.03.2022

Here’s Metallica’s ‘Master Of Puppets’ in the style of Muse

Metallica classic ‘Master Of Puppets’ in the style of Muse – watch the remarkable transformation below.In the new 19-minute cover, Andre Antunes turns the title track from the metal titans’ iconic 1986 album into a sci-fi opera worthy of Matt Bellamy and co.Playing bass, guitar and vocals, Antunes’ cover puts forward a convincing argument of what Metallica’s biggest hit would sound like if penned by Muse.Check it out below.Muse are set to release new album ‘Will Of The People’ on August 26 via Warner Records, and frontman Matt Bellamy has revealed what to expect from the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Simulation Theory’.“A pandemic, new wars in Europe, massive protests and riots, an attempted insurrection, Western democracy wavering, rising authoritarianism, wildfires and natural disasters and the destabilisation of the global order all informed ‘Will Of The People’,” Bellamy said of the new album at the time.“It has been a worrying and scary time for all of us as the Western empire and the natural world, which have cradled us for so long are genuinely threatened. This album is a personal navigation through those fears and preparation for what comes next.”“We’ve always tried to think outside the box,” Bellamy told Apple Music 1.

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